Prince of Persia on the Sega Genesis is that classic platformer where you’re a nimble prince trying to escape a dungeon in under an hour—while dodging traps, sword fights, and those annoying guards who just won’t stay down. The animation was mind-blowing for its time, with fluid jumps and swordplay that still feels satisfying today.

It’s tough, though. One wrong step and you’re impaled on spikes or sliced in half. The controls take a minute to get used to, but once they click, you’ll be vaulting over pits and dueling enemies like a pro. Just don’t expect any hand-holding—this is pure old-school challenge.

Fun fact: The devs rotoscoped real sword fights to nail the movement. You can tell—the prince moves like an actual person, not some stiff pixel sprite. Still holds up.